| Description | He acknowledges a letter of 18 October via Marseilles and one from Loo [Margaret Louisa Herschel] with news of an intended trip to Paris. William describes his examination passes saying he was examined again yesterday, but has not yet heard a result. His photography has failed, and the nitrate of silver he was melting to remove copper blew up in his face. Fortunately his eyes were shut, but he is now 'piebald' and has to wear gloves to hide his hands. He has bought a small lathe for 36 rupees. He has received pictures of Cary and Alec and a photograph of his father is waiting for him, but he has not seen it yet. |